Open Free School Primary Mixed

Buntingford First School

London Road, Buntingford, SG9 9HZ
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Buntingford First School
Buntingford, SG9 9HZ
123 Pupils
330 Capacity
2–9 Age Range
15.90% FSM %
62 Boys
61 Girls
About Buntingford First School

Buntingford First School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 2–9. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 123 pupils on roll. School capacity: 330. Current headteacher: Vikki Johnston.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency North East Hertfordshire
Ward Buntingford
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2023
UKPRN 10093043
URN 149748
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mike Stevens Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Katie Davies Local Governor 13/01/2025 12/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Alan Gardiner Local Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Vikki Johnston Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Councillor Jeff Jones Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dawn Warwick Local Governor 30/09/2024 29/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ben Watson Local Governor 17/10/2024 16/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Buntingford First School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Buntingford, Hertfordshire.
Buntingford First School has 123 pupils, with a capacity of 330.
Buntingford First School caters for pupils aged 2 to 9.
The admissions policy at Buntingford First School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Buntingford First School is Mrs Vikki Johnston.
Buntingford First School is at London Road, Buntingford, SG9 9HZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Buntingford First School: Does not have a sixth form.
Buntingford First School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Vikki Johnston
London Road, Buntingford, SG9 9HZ
01763290350
www.buntingfordfirstschool.co.uk/
Location
SG9 9HZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149748
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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